Parker Hall

Former Names: Engineering Building (1946-1962), Karr Parker Engineering Building (1962-1982)

Designed by architect E.B. Green, Parker Hall is part of the Medical-Dental sector of the University's South Campus.

Namesake:

Karr Parker (1892-1986) was President of the Buffalo Electric Company and a member of the University Council for 17 years and the Chair of its Buildings and Grounds Committee for 15. The Engineering Building, constructed in 1949, was the first of several buildings erected on the Main Street campus under his chairmanship, and was named in his honor by the Council, June 4, 1962.

History and Chronology

1946 -- (October) Building is dedicated

1947 -- (February 10) Building is completed

1962 -- Officially named the Karr Parker Engineering Building

1982-1983 -- Renamed Karr Parker Hall when the School of Engineering completed its relocated to the University's North Campus